Eastman SB59/v Antique Black Left Handed Electric Guitar

Here for sale we have an Eastman SB59/v Left Handed electric guitar in Black Antique finish. Hand made in China, the Eastman SB59/v is a nod to the '59 Les Paul, and aims to offer vintage feel, tone and aesthetics at a fraction of the cost of an original '50s instrument. The Nitrocellulose finish, Lollar Custom Aged/Wound Imperial humbucking pickups pickups, and chunky 1-piece Okoume neck really hammer home the vintage vibe that so many guitarists desperately desire.

The Antique Black finish is beautiful, with mild ageing and playwear markings added in the factory to enhance the vintage-vibe of the instrument. A set-neck construction is employed, and comprises a one-piece Okoume body, solid Maple top, one-piece Okoume neck and 22-fret Ebony fingerboard. Gotoh Relic Series Aged Nickel hardware is fitted including a GE101A-NI tailpiece, GE-104B-NI bridge and SD90 tuning machines with 'Tulip' style buttons. A pair of Lollar Custom Aged/Wound Imperial humbucking pickups are installed, and are wired to a 3-way toggle switch and independent volume & tone controls. 

The 1-Piece Okoume neck sits very comfortably in the hand, with the profile feeling chunky without being cumbersome and providing a smooth and articulate playing experience across the register. The Ebony fingerboard is pleasant and luxurious under the fingers, offering a sumptuous yet durable playing surface for the user to explore. The 12” radius is traditional for an instrument in this style, and is practical for both chordal and melodic playing styles, making bending and vibrato techniques a breeze. The single cutaway body design offers the player unobstructed access to the higher register, perfect for those screaming lead lines. 

The Lollar Custom Aged/Wound Imperial humbucking pickups installed in this guitar deliver powerful Les Paul style tones, taking you from sweet cleans through to snarling overdrive. The tone is warm and certainly vintage-inspired, yet retains just enough modern clarity and articulation for a refined overall sound. The neck is round and powerful, blasting lead lines and solos to the front of the mix. The bridge is bright and articulate, and works exceptionally well for dirty blues or rock rhythm parts and riffs. The controls are kept simple and traditional, but respond very well to small changes meaning that a wide range of tones are on offer without going anywhere near a pedal. The addition of the James Home of Tone wiring loom provides the guitar with hand-wired, high quality components and is a fitting upgrade for this guitar.

Brand- Eastman

Model- SB59/v Left-Handed

Finish- Antique Black

Made In- China

Top- Solid Maple

Body- One-Piece Okoume

Neck- One-Piece Okoume

Neck Profile- Traditional Even "C"

Fingerboard- Ebony

Fingerboard Radius- 12"

Frets- 22

Scale Length- 24.75"

Nut Width- 1.68"

Pickups- 2x Lollar Custom Aged/Wound Imperial Humbuckers (James Home of Tone Wiring Harness)

Controls- 3-Way Toggle Switch, Neck Volume, Neck Tone, Bridge Volume Bridge Tone

Luthier Report

Our ID: 1210926243285

Weight: 8.45lbs  

Serial: 12754467

Aesthetic Condition:

Headstock: Overall very good condition. All aspects of the headstock demonstrate light scratching and scuff marks, most notably towards the top edge of the front face. A small chip to the finish is apparent to the bass side of the nut, which has been touched up to an acceptable standard.

Neck: Overall very good condition. The fingerboard demonstrates light scratching throughout, only visible under direct light and close scrutiny. The rear of the neck demonstrates light scratching, with wear to the treble side of the finish from factory. These markings cannot be felt by the hand in playing position or beneath the strings.

Body: Overall very good condition. All aspects of the body demonstrate light scratching and scuffing to the finish, with wear to the bass side of the lower bout and rear face from factory. The rear face demonstrates light indentations that have marked but not removed any of the finish. Notable scratching is apparent around the bridge posts and treble side lower bout side face.

Condition of Frets:

The frets demonstrate light signs of use, with very light denting to the treble side in the early register, not affecting playability. There is considerable material remaining for any fret work the new owner may wish to perform.

Current Set Up:

Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (5/16" socket) is included in the case.

Hardware: Fully functional and very good condition. Light scratching and tarnishing is apparent to the tuners, bridge and tailpiece, relic'd from the factory.

Structural: No concerns or issues to note.

Height of the string from the 12th Fret-1.5mm - Bass 2mm

Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.

Strings on Guitar - 10-46

Electrics: Fully functional.

Case & Accessories

Eastman Brown Hard Case

Fully functional and very good condition. All aspects of the case demonstrate light signs of previous use. All clasps, compartments and handles are functional. 

Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.